By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

Hot List Key:

A : A preferred horse to watch                   B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches in the final 3 minutes and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4^th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

1st race – (8)  Our Shenanigan was second last time she ran in a claimer and gets the nod here. (6) Dani Girl is an interesting first-time starter. (2) Hampton’s Affair can also be a contender in her first start. (1) Army Nurse should be a factor from the rail.  Betting strategy: 8 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-2-6-8.

3rd race – (7) Plaza Cue was second last time and is overdue for a maiden win. (2) Scooch Over was a head behind the top pick and should be the main rival. (3) Classy Beach is a firster who merits attention. (6) Glamorama put in a fast work for this. Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-6-7.

5th race – (1) Tempers Fly won on her last trip over the track and should handle this field. (10) Romantic Dancer should be a threat at this level. (12) Bold Boss will be helped by the cutback in distance. (11) Atlantic Passage may appreciate the return to dirt. Betting strategy: 1 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-10-11-12.

7th race – (7) Epic Lady Luck was a solid second in her turf debut and looks best here. (9) Paris Twilight should be well-suited by the sprint distance. (11) She’s On a Roll will be a main contender if she gets in. (1) I B Flyin may enjoy turf . Betting strategy: 7 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-7-9-11.

9th race – (3) Bergen should work out a winning trip here. (8) Smokey Smokey has been running in stakes and will be a main possibility. (9) Surf City should pose a late threat. (10) Attache will be helped by a fast pace. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place. Exacta box: 3-8-9-10.